Elia Greek Tavern
Elia Greek Tavern is set to open a new location in Richardson later this summer (July). The restaurant currently has one location in Bishop Arts and serves a Mediterranean seafood-focused menu including branzino, seafood orzo, and salmon skewers. The Richardson location will include new menu additions alongside customer favorites.
Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick’s third Kansas location opening in Derby on June 30, 2026. Features drive-thru, dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering. Owned by franchise operator Troy Morrison (Meauxmentum Strategies and Investments). Grand opening week runs June 30 – July 4 with daily giveaways. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Additional future locations mentioned: Leander, TX (fall 2026) and Carrollton, […]
IHOP
IHOP has filed plans for a new location at the Metcalf Village development in southern Overland Park, KS, near 159th Street and Metcalf Avenue. The restaurant is set to open sometime in 2027. This will be the southernmost of three Overland Park IHOP locations. The Metcalf Village development will include a mix of residential, retail, […]
Huey Magoo’s
First of six planned Arkansas locations under development in Conway. Construction set to begin in late summer 2026. Will feature new standalone drive-through format with seating for up to 37 guests indoors plus 18 on patio. Area franchisees Dennis Porter, Sander Wood, and Lawton Summerlin committed to six statewide locations, with additional restaurants planned for […]
NADU Phoenix
Michelin-starred Chef Sujan Sarkar is opening NADU Phoenix, the second location of his acclaimed Chicago Indian restaurant, at Desert Ridge Marketplace. The restaurant will seat 120+ diners, feature regional Indian cuisine with a dedicated kebab program, and is operated in partnership with Zest Hospitality Group. Executive Chef Pujan Sarkar will helm the kitchen. Opening is […]
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy is relocating from Tysons Galleria to a new 17,000 sq ft space at Tysons Corner Center, previously occupied by Brio. The new location seats ~700 guests across two dining rooms, a full-service bar, indoor patio, and three private event rooms. Opening Monday June 15, 2026 with a ribbon cutting at 9am with […]
Fat Tony’s
Tony Angeli, owner of Angeli’s Restaurant and Catering, is planning to open a hot dog and Italian beef sandwich shop called ‘Fat Tony’s’ in the former 7-Eleven space a few doors down from their existing restaurant at 1478 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville. No specific opening date mentioned.
Wonder
Wonder, a food hall chain featuring menus from 20-30 distinct restaurants, is set to open its first Worcester County location in August 2026 at the former Boston Market on Park Avenue. The 3,500 sq ft quick-service restaurant will have 21 seats and specialize in takeout and delivery. License was unanimously approved by the License Commission […]
Giulia
Lilith owners Jamilka Borges and Dianne DeStefano are planning to open an Italian coastal restaurant called Giulia in the former Nothingman space in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh. Opening is expected later in 2026.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Franchise owner Nishant ‘Neil’ Meraiya is opening an Einstein Bros. Bagels in Mt. Juliet at the former KFC location on Lebanon Road. Building renovations are needed. He is also opening a location on Harding Pike in Nashville on June 16, and plans a future location in Springfield, TN.